Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the founder of La Patiala, the luxury encyclopedia. Opals are some of the most unique gemstones on Earth. They range from ...

Victoire de Castellane, the Paris-based creative director for Dior fine jewelry, remembers the moment that opals, which are formed from silica in fissures of rocks, first captivated her. At age 6, she ...

There’s a good chance you might not, because though their intricate appearance sets them apart from other gems, opals have fallen out of favour in fashion over the years. While they experienced ...

In the world of jewelry, opal inhabits a space reserved for few gems. It is classified as a “mineraloid” because it lacks crystal in its mineral makeup. It doesn’t sparkle or glitter, like most ...